Lighter steering feel

Patel511 · 02-18-2014, 03:21 PM

So, today my car got stuck in snow and after struggling for almost an hour the car came free. When I started driving down the road I noticed that the steering was lighter than before and the steering wheel had extra play in it and wasn't as direct as before. Any ideas on what I broke?

02-18-2014, 03:22 PM

Tie rods or you busted a seal in the steering rack. Have it checked on on a lift.

Patel511 · 02-18-2014, 03:54 PM

Will do

NormE91 · 02-18-2014, 04:02 PM

Probably just the snow slicking up your wheels. Your steering wheel will always turn easier on snow, less friction than pavement.

02-18-2014, 03:21 PM	#1
Patel511 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Lighter steering feel So, today my car got stuck in snow and after struggling for almost an hour the car came free. When I started driving down the road I noticed that the steering was lighter than before and the steering wheel had extra play in it and wasn't as direct as before. Any ideas on what I broke?
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02-18-2014, 03:22 PM	#2
RemovedUser Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Tie rods or you busted a seal in the steering rack. Have it checked on on a lift.
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02-18-2014, 03:54 PM	#3
Patel511 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Will do
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02-18-2014, 04:02 PM	#4
NormE91 Captain 18 Rep 629 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Probably just the snow slicking up your wheels. Your steering wheel will always turn easier on snow, less friction than pavement.
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